When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s, most of the adult men I knew were WWII veterans. My father and all five of my uncles on both sides of my family served. Even my mother had been in the WAVES ...
Over 18 million veterans are being honored across the country today for Veterans Day. Banks, post offices, and some schools have closed their doors to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel ...
Monday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. The federal holiday is observed each year to recognize Americans who've served in the military and the sacrifices they've made in service to their nation. In honor of ...
I’m a proud veteran, but I often feel uncomfortable when responding to the kind gesture, “Thank you for your service.” Usually, I’m thinking of our brave military members who sacrificed far more than ...
It was 106 years ago this Monday, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when fighting ended in World War I, "the war to end all wars." President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 to be ...
VETERANS NEEDED TO HEAR. SCARCE HEARD AMID THE GUNS BELOW. TODAY, A SPECIAL TRADITION CONTINUED IN THE MCGUFFEY SCHOOL DISTRICT. EVERY YEAR, JUST BEFORE VETERANS DAY, JOE WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ...
NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - It is the eleventh of November and in 1918, this day marked the end of World War I. Today, it is an opportunity for citizens to thank our service men and women, both ...
WOODRUFF, S.C. (WSPA) – Army veteran Chris Carr said serving in the military is a part of his lineage. “My father served, my grandfather, and three uncles served,” said Carr. Carr told 7NEWS he wanted ...
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – An injury in college changed the trajectory of veteran Kevin McCowan’s life; from playing baseball to becoming a Marine. Little did he know that after his time in the service ...